blasts hit two hotels in iraq's capital baghdad, at least 10 people have been killed. hello, i am area i can't remember and you are watching al jazerra live from london. also coming up. fifa president sepp blatter steps up to face the music but insists he won't step down. more than 1400 deaths blamed on india's heat wave with high temperatures set to continue for a month. and angry scenes in chile school students demanding free

education are disbursed by riot police. ♪ ♪ we begin with breaking news story in the last hour there has been two bombs in the iraqi capital baghdad. we know that the blasts targeted hotels and 10 people at least 10 people are reported to have been killed. our reporter imran kahn is on the phone and joins me live now from the iraqi capital. imran, what do we know about the areas targeted? >> reporter: well, what we do know is that bombs went off in the certainty of town. i was actually in my office when i heard what was likely to be the first explosion percentage one of the loudest explosions i have heard. we are in the center of town. the explosion probably took place near a thole which is very popular with foreign tourists and foreign n.g.o. workers rather and journalists.

the second bomb went off near the sheraton which is another hotel popular with local people here. it's the beginning of the weekend here, so people is would have been outgoing to the hotels meeting friends and family, et cetera, we are hearing according to police and medical personnel at least 10 people have died. that death poll is likely to go up. that will be the in addition death toll. taking a look at the pictures both explosions seem to be in quite close proximity with each other. the gunshots were being fired as the police and rescue services went down there so it's likely that we are going to see, as i say, the death toll rise, the other thing sheer that baghdad use to have had a curfew, only a few months ago there would have been no cars out on the at this time of night. that curfew was lifted a few months ago and people are already questioned the wisdom of lift that go curfew given the situation in anbar province and the fact that iraq is now mounting a major operation against isil targets in anbar province. the isil fighters have always

maintained that they would attack baghdad anyway they could and the use of war bomb is his one of the tactic that his they have used to devastating effect in anbar province and in the capital of baghdad before. >> yes, it's not unusual for us to see attacks in the capital. the bulk is happening in areas north the baghdad and particularly in the western anbar province, imran how do these two attacks perhaps compare to those we have seen in the past? i know it's right now it's very early on, but from -- [speaking at the same time] >> reporter: is what's important here the geographical location, sorry, the geographical location is important here. normally we have seen car bombs go off in the out skirt of baghdad. in the center of town they are quite rare. these bombs look place in near hotels that are seemly being secure. there are checkpoints, you have

to get through seven check points to get there. your i.d. is checked. the cars are search the the sheraton hotel and the other ho toll have high security the fact that these bombs were able on get and explode in such a high security area is going to be a problem. >> all right imran thanks very much for now imran kahn reporting for us from baghdad. ♪ now, fifa boss sepp blatter is refusing to resign despite the deepening crisis at football's world governing body. he has told the opening of fifa's congress that he cannot be held responsible for the corruption scandal which saw sefo visuals arrested in zurich on wednesday. a vote on friday will decide if blatter gets a fifth term at fifa's president lawrence lee reports from the headquarters of fifa in zurich. >> reporter: if you ever been on the moon since tuesday night you

would be forgiven for thinking the opening ceremony of the fifa congress in zurich was nothing but happy. global football's governing body organized a party with music and dancing. but not even sefolosha blatter could admit that everything was fine. >> actions of individuals bring shame and humiliation on football. >> reporter: not for the first time he said fifa would recover with him in charge. after all, he was not to blame. >> we, or i cannot monitor everyone all of the time. if people want to do wrong they will also try to hide it. >> reporter: but his refusal to step down comes in the face of unprecedented criticism from many many quarters.

this was the uefa delegation from europe arriving for an emergency meeting which demanded that blatter go. their preferred candidate prince ali ben hussein of jordan will stand in opposition, though it's not at all clear if he could get enough votes against the loyal support blatter enjoys in places like africa and asia. >> we say look at the democracy the democracy of the -- of the most number that we have said that we have to say he will stay. but i think he already lost fifa already lost. >> reporter: with a separate inquiry underway in to allegations of corruption in the 2018 and 2022 world cup bids, this protest sought directly to link the alleged corruption of fifa with a lack of rights for workers in qatar which has come under heavy scrutiny over the number of people who have died on construction sites. >> fifa is too corrupt to care. they have given the country -- they have different world cup to a country has that that rampant

slavery and not made qatar commit to a timeline no reform, so it's auld words no, action. >> reporter: still you have to think that if the events since wednesday aren't enough to he had get head of fifa to step down voluntarily then perhaps nothing will. it is really difficult to see how fifa can now escape from all of this with any kind of united global voice assume for a second that sepp blatter is reelected again as president that would be met with absolute derision in the united states, much of europe, countries like australia. yet in other parts of the world russia asia, and africa, his reputation seems absolutely undiminished. of course a nuclear option is for countries like germany france england and others to perhaps breakaway. that would signal the end not only of fifa, but of the world cup too. in the end many would argue that fifa would have no one to blame but themselves. laurence lee, al jazerra zurich. al jazerra's andy richardson has more on the vote that sepp

blatter has to survive on friday. >> reporter: sepp blatter has had a fifa career lasting four decades, for 17 years he has been president. he is a political survivor. and we have seen all of those skills on show this week. on friday, we'll once again hear another keynote speech from blatter in which he attempts to convince this congress that he is the man to take fifa forward over the next four years. we'll also hear from his rival prince ali ben al hussein of jordan interesting in the hours leading up to that vote, his president team released a statement reminding of world of exactly who he was. it was almost like a resume, a c.v. and that is one of his problems, he has a relatively low profile in world football. he does have the support of european governing body you i've a they have said they will back him. and they bring with them around 50 votes. but that is nowhere near enough to win this election. world football is made up of six

continental confederations and in five of the six blatter still has overwhelming support for him to lose this election on friday would be a huge surprise. the syrian military has pulled out of the country's north west. the city was earlier taken by a rebel coalition led by al qaeda's syrian affiliate al-nusra, it was the last remaining government-held city in idlib province which borders turkey and provides access to president assad's home province and the coast. a field commander with one of the syrian rebel groups fighting in idlib suburbs he spoke to a short time ago. >> translator: the syrian military made a decision to withdraw from the beginning. it decided to withdraw from idlib and other places. these decisions are imposed upon the military by the power of our arms and our factions. they are not free to choose. they decided to withdraw to save as many of their forces as they can after dozens of them were

killed and their vehicles were destroyed. nobody believes the lies of the regime anymore their supporters cancannot fight back any positions that rebelses decide to capture. iraq has exhumed the remains of 470 people believed to have been killed by isil near tikrit in what is known as the spicer massacre hundreds of shia army recruits were captured by armed men the men were then skilled one by one. >> we have exhumed the bodies of 470 of the spiker murders found in this is graves at the presidential palaces in ca crete. her work to go identify them by their dna. it's a major task, whole to announce next week the first list of names we have been able to identify. more than 1400 people have now been killed in a severe heat wave across india. the southern states are the worst affected with temperatures

close to 50 degrees celsius,. >> reporter: funerals have been taking place across the southern indian states nearly 1400 people have died there because of heat-related illnesses. >> this woman died because of sun stroke. most of the people who have died here are daily wage workers. they do small jobs and they have no financial security. the government needs to help them. >> reporter: it has been hardest hit by the heat wave with the state government putting the death toll at more than 1,000. india's meteorological department says temperatures have risen quickly and unexpectedly. catching residents in the region's hottest areas by surprise. people are doing what they can to keep cold n.g.o.s and local governments are trying to raise awareness about illnesses like heat stroke. but in some areas, there are fears these public service announcements are a little too

late. in other parts of india hundreds of millions of people are also struggling in sweltering conditions. >> translator: i have to cover up well when i am traveling by rickshaw, it's easier for some people with air-conditioning and cars these days i also try to go out in the morning or the evening. >> the heat is great for my business people are buying more and drinking cold drinks like lemonade to stay hydrated. >> reporter: here in the capital temperatures have consistently risen over 45 degrees celsius frequent power cuts have compounded the misery and led to criticism of the state of the country's infrastructure. the first rains of the annual monsoon season aren't expected to hit the southern states until next week. and it will be at least a month until the forcast improves. >> still to come for you we meet the bangladeshi people who have tied a high price in search

of a better life. also too many koalas, but too little food. we'll tell you why these pro texted species could be killed en en n mass.

♪ ♪ welcome back. you are with al jazerra let's update out top stories. in the last hour there have been two bombs in the iraqi capital baghdad. it targeted hotels in the center the city and. reportedly killed at least 10 people. fifa boss sepp blatter says he cannot be held responsible for the corruption scandal in football's world governing body,

speaking for the first since seven fifa officials were arrested in switzerland. in india, more than 1400 people have been killed in a severe heat wave. southern states are the worst affected with temperature close to 50 degrees sell celsius. in other stories we are following, demonstrators have clashed with police in chile as the protest for educational reform continue. in the capital santiago, secondary school students led the protests. they are demanding free education and better paying conditions for staff. al jazerra's latin america editor lucia newman sends up this update from santiago. >> reporter: don't be deceived by their age these secondary school students are highly politicized, highly motivated and very, very well organized. they are marching right now towards chile's presidential palace to protest against police brutality during previous marches. this march has not been authorized and they know that just up the street, riot police

equipped with water cannon and tear gas are waiting for them. the confrontation has begun. there seem to be a difference this team. the police are being very generous with their water cannon but are being more careful how they use it they are not aim being directly at the student body. last week a student was tossed in the air by watt duncan young and and is in critical condition in the hospital in the steal of valparaiso. the students are also demanding a bigger voice in the ongoing education res. the government has agreed to make public education free and the responsibility of the state. rather than of the municipalities. but these reforms would take place over a 10-year period and the students are saying clearly that they want more reforms and they want them to take place now. we have moved closer to presidential palace where part of the riot police force has

regrouped but this is only the beginning. a much larger demonstration has been called by the university students for this evening. and the security forces are concerns that there could be much more violence under the cover of darkness. at least 6,000 trucks remain stranded at the chile-bolivia border crossing as a strike by chilean customs officers enters its eighth day. early inter week low biff live i i can't -- bolivia's foreign finster says he had a trait it. allows for unfetted exports by chilean ports. mexico's president could find him certainly in a legal dispute involving a property of his that he didn't declare to the authorities. enenrique peña neito says the property in question was given to him had by his father but public documents say he he acquired the land by eye third third party in 1998. he will further public details

later this week. palestinian prime spinster has issued a warning to israel on their plans to relocate a community. they live in the occupied west bank. israel wants to move some of them to east jerusalem where they have promised proper water and electricity surprise. the u.n. has joined with the prim minester in condemning the move. >> translator: we will go to all the international organizations to stop israel from their attempts to relocate these people. those are refugees from 1948 and israel wants to make them refugees again. that is unacceptable to palestinians the leadership and you'll after the international organizations and we demand more pressure to be put on the israeli government to stop this plan. david cameron is trying to drum up support from european leaders to negotiate looser terms for its membership in the

e.u. he is under pressure from his own conservative party to cut immigration from the even u. and stop migrants claiming welfare payments. cameron has promise today hold a refreferendum on even u. membership by the end of 2017. british naval vessel has restless cured more than 300 may grant crammed in a wooden boat in the mediterranean. it intercepted the boaters across the sea north of the libyan coast. 50 children were amongst those rescued. they were sent to the area to help with the increase in dangerous migrant boat crossings from north africa. the malaysian government says 139 people are buryed in greats found in abandoned detention camps over the weaken, each grave site appears to contain the remains of one person not multiple bodies as previously feared. the camps used by people snugglers are located in a remote part of jungle on the thai border. the dahle dalai lama has urged them to speak out on behalf the persecuted row hundred garment in a newspaper interview he says

they have discusses the issue on you multiple occasions, so far she has remains silents on the persecution of rohingya muslims by the predon't fant buddhist company. many putting their lives in the hands of people trafficers are from bang los angeles deck, not not escaping persecution but economic and environment the migrants seeking a better life in countries like malaysia. a report now from whereas many as 4,000 people are believed to have been trafficked. >> reporter: it's been six months since he came home where he had been was terrifying. he was tortured in thailand by human traffickers. they beat him with a pipe. when he couldn't give them anymore money. >> translator: me and the others were all starving of but we were all throwing up as well because of the torture. everyone smelled terrible. it was like our skin was rotting. i saw two people die. their bodies were just dumped. >> reporter: he was lured to thailand by promises of better jobs and a better life in

malaysia. about 4,000 people have been trafficked from his home district, according to my grand rights researchers. few families have been lucky enough to see their relatives return. these boats are filled with ethnic rohingya escaping relidge is-based violence, butt bang los bangladeshi migrants on them are trying to escape oppression that is economic and environmental. this is home to some of the worst river erosion in the country. many people here have lost their homes several times. >> translator: our afternoon found only 20% that left could write their in other words so they are taggerringing lessons tell gent people easily fooled. >> reporter: they go through forests to get to the boats bang losbangladeshis begin in a simpler fashion, hopping to a train or bus taking this em to to the

coast. often with little idea about the dangers that await. it's been six months since she heard from her husband. she's accepting expected her third child. >> the last time i spoke to himmest about to get on the boat and called and us said don't worry i am in good hands i said who taking you he said it was an agent. >> reporter: she is due any day now and the only thing that keeps going around in her head is a question, will her baby ever see his father? al jazerra bangladesh. south african president jacob zuma will not have to repay the millions of dollars in tax payer money he spent renovating his home. the country's police minister ruled that the $20 million of upgrades including a swimming pool and animal enclosures were legitimate security features. opposition members slammed the refit of zuma's private residence as latchish and

wasteful. nigeria's new president will be sworn in on friday in the capital abuja. after four attempts, he beat the incumbent goodluck jonathan from abuja, al jazerra has more. >> reporter: rehearsals underway at eagle square in abuja for the inauguration of the new president. u.s. secretary of state john kerry will be attending along with leaders from across africa. after the celebrations, he says he will get to work. he's got major problems to deal with economists say the country is almost broke because of the falling price of oiling. nigeria relies almost exclusively on money from oil exports for income. and corruption has cost the country billions of dollars in lost revenues. buhari has promised to end it and improve security. >> there is a lot of he expectations from nigerians nigeria has seen a huge decline

in terms of its infra structure condition, but also in terms of processes and in terms of the way government has been run. huge levels of corruption, decaying infrastructure, dwindling revenues. >> reporter: but the first problem he may have to deal with is the may massive fuel shortage bringing my nigeria to a stand tim. hundreds of flights have didn't canceled. many banks and factories have had to close analysts say the fuel crisis is link today corruption in the oil sector. >> there are going to be a number of measures, a range of approach to his take in order to deal with corrupt practices. one, those who hands have been found in the cookie jar would have to pay the price. but purely on the base of the rule of law. two, if you have taken nigeria's resources you would have to find a way to return it. >> reporter: there has been a huge improvement in the fight against boko haram in the northeast, so insecurity is less

of a concern for the people. but over a million have been displaced like these people. bahar i will have to work hard to get them resettled. bay supporters say he's inning corrupt i believe and highly disciplines so he will be able to deliver the changes he's promised. adviser to the new president say the first ting he will do is take stock and then tell the people nay nationwide address what he intends to do to solve the problem. al jazerra abuja nigeria. last month's earthquake in nepal is having a devastating effect on the economy which was already in bad shape hydro electricity has long been seen as sensual for power chains but building new dams has been slow, some think the quake could be a cattlist for change. >> reporter: more than a month after the earthquake and this hydroelectric plant is out of commission awaiting repair.

13 plants across the country are thought to have been affected by the 7.8 magnitude quiet on april 20 fineth. may's 7.3 aftershock or both. it could take months month to get back online. >> it's been severely damaged. the bridge was damaged the generator, the hydro was damaged. >> reporter: but there are other threats to the safety of these facilities. what's interesting about the damage you can sheer much it have wasn't caused in the earthquake it was caused by flooding after after landslide that happened last year, it's a sign that the very geology that gives nepal such potential for hydroelectric power also threatens it. further upstream the chinese company building in project stopped work on the day of the quake. but the government is telling would-be investors this is just the time after the big seismic events owe long predict today put their money in to nepal.

>> that's what i tell the developers we haven't had earthquakes for the last 80 years, a big one happened now let's say looking back at the history. every 70, 80 years big earth quakes have gone to no knowledge. so hopefully they can be confident. >> reporter: a landmark deal signed last year with india points the way he says. the agreement would see an indian company build a 900 mega want plat. nepal would receive electricity from india in the short to remember and ex-part export it in the other why in the long-term expansion has long been the subject of political wrestling. not just over concerns about what might do to the country's natural environment but also over fear that his a sovereign resource will be sold down the river to a southern big brother. >> it's not a problem. >> reporter: hydro electric engineer and former water minister says india would get regularized water flow, free and electricity on the cheap. >> if you export electricity the factories are going to be set up there not here. our guys won't get jobs in their

country, they'll have to go -- well, they go to qatar and saudi arabia and malaysia it's knew grinding their bones off, they have to do that in india in 50-degree heat now. >> reporter: nepal uses just 1% of its estimated 82,000 megawatt hydroelectric potentially. there is broad agreement this knees to be better harnessed. but just how it should be done remains a dez vice i have i have been --divisive issue. harry fawcett in nepal. animal welfare lobbyists are fighting back against a possible koala kill in australia. an overcrowded colony of around a thousand animals is being assessed for ill health this week. there are concerns many are under nourished as the population outgrows its supply of leafs. koalas are a protected species in australia with around 40 million left in the wild. >> you are seeing dead koalas at the base of the trees be stripped trees the whole forests and just the koala sitting at the bottom of the trees dieing.

the whole place smells of dead koalas. >> sustainable density is thought to be one per hector and what we are observing is three to four as a minimum and up to about 20. more on everything we are covering on our website. the address for that is aljazerra.com. a show about innovations that can change lives. we're going to explore the intersection of hardware and humanity and doing it in a unique way. this is a show about science by scientists. let's check out our team of hard core nerds. >> dr. crystal dilworth is a neuroscientist specializing in nicotine research. tonight, e-cigarettes. why they're so addicting to kids and what's really in those fruity flavors.